The Flower Language and Legend of Yew

The Flower Language of Yew

There are two theories about the flower language of yew. Some say that yew represents elegance and pride. Because yew trees can grow up to 15 meters high, even in Europe, it is rare to see such tall trees. Therefore, the towering yew trees appear isolated and elegant.

Some people say that yew has represented longing and lovesickness since ancient times. I am more inclined to this statement, firstly based on its appearance. One or two red dots are hidden among the green leaves, like a shy girl, or three or five clusters of them hugging each other, like a lovesick girl expressing her fiery heart. This flower language can also be said to come from its legend.

The legend of yew

According to legend, there are no yew trees in this world. They were watered by a bird named "Love" with its magical tears. "Love" planted a seed with grief because of the loss of her daughter and took good care of it. The plant later worked hard to grow in return for her kindness. Even after "Love" died, the yew still told its children to repay her kindness from generation to generation. The yew tree has also been waiting for its "benefactor". So people often say that if you listen quietly under a yew tree, you will hear different sounds.